Southeast Region Storekeeper at State of Missouri – Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Are you a passionate professional looking for a great opportunity with even better benefits? If you enjoy providing high-quality support in a fast-paced environment, we would love to speak with you! As Regional Storekeeper, you will have the opportunity to build for a stronger tomorrow by applying your diverse background, education, and work experiences to the management of a variety of purchasing and inventory programs for a single region. This person will ensure purchasing of tools, parts, equipment, supplies, PPE and more are completed in alignment with state statutes, purchasing guidelines and policies. You will be a high-impact contributor to our organizational culture and support the mission and vision of FMDC. Every day is an opportunity to make an impact on the future, your community, and the State of Missouri!

This position has room for long-term career growth! It is classified as a Stores/Warehouse Supervisor (click to learn more).

This position is with the Office of Administration Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction (OA-FMDC) supporting the Southeast Region Operations Team. OA-FMDC is committed to strengthening the State’s investments while providing a safe and secure environment through innovative design solutions and excellent customer service.

FMDC Vision - Building for a Stronger Tomorrow (BFAST)

• Prioritize excellent customer service for a wide and diverse network of internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to internal teams, state agencies, state officials, contractors, vendors and the public.
• Operate under general supervision; receive and act upon direction, guidance, and feedback on performance for continuous improvement.
• Manage the vocational-level employee resources including providing assistance in more complex projects and supervision of employees, such as hiring recommendations, training, planning, assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and more. (Supervision at this level also requires this person to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.)
• Oversee purchasing and requisitioning procedures for a specific FMDC Operations region, including quarterly and yearly inventory and asset reconciliation.
• Perform manual labor in connection with the receiving, handling, and storing of equipment, supplies, building materials and other similar items.
• Prioritize and coordinate efficient day-time travel to facilities across the region to deliver and retrieve inventory and orders.
• Maintain and control the region’s inventory and all records of purchasing, receiving, and distribution of tools, supplies and equipment for a complete and accurate listing of regional assets.
• Coordinate services and travel for routine preventative maintenance and corrective repairs of fleet vehicles.
• Enter and receive purchase requests in Missouri Buys, inspect deliveries and purchases for conformance with specifications, reject shipments not meeting indicated specifications, and certify receipts in order to authorize payment to vendors.
• Determine appropriate situational action regarding deficiencies and/or errors with orders following established guidelines and procedures.
• Research which products, contractors and/or vendors best fit FMDC’s financial, functional, and preferential needs while ensuring the products meet established statutory, purchasing, and accounting guidelines.
• Enforce inventory principles and practices within the region while maintaining a positive working relationship with OA-Accounting and OA-Purchasing.
• Carries their state-issued cell phone with them during their work shift, and brings their work cell phone home with them after their normal shift ends. While off shift, team members shall respond timely to urgent texts, phone calls, voicemails, chat messages, and emails. It is pertinent to note that having your state-issued cell phone on does not mean you are on call after your work shift ends.
• Answer emergency calls and occasionally travel to other facilities to provide coverage and assistance.
• Develop, implement, update and ensure compliance with ordering processes and procedures for the region.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and lead with integrity in a manner that inspires trust and builds positive rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders and the public.
• Excellent time management, organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Excellent attendance, work ethic, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills.
• 2-4 years of related experience in inventory management, cost control measures, warehouse oversight, or other relevant fields.
• Considerable knowledge of inventory methodology and procedures used in the procurement, receipt, storage, and shipment of a variety of goods and other related topics such as those regarding property accountability and records maintenance.
• Ability to compare materials and supplies with specifications and determine appropriate action to take regarding items not in conformance with specifications.
• Ability to understand and carry out time-sensitive instructions independently or as part of a team.
• Safety-first mindset with considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. (OSHA 10 and/or 30 preferred, but FMDC can provide if needed.)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Missouri driver’s license or from an adjacent state if you reside outside of Missouri. (Missouri Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.)
• Ability to properly lift and carry 50 lbs.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position. Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

*This position is physically demanding. Examples of job duties may include prolonged periods of walking/standing/sitting/bending/driving, climbing ladders, ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, working in inclement weather and working on uneven or elevated surfaces. This list is not all inclusive, but a general representation of duties that may be encountered in this position, however other duties may be assigned contingent upon business needs. Please note, this position is considered a “Category 2” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), meaning the incumbent will be compensated for overtime (hours actually worked over forty hours in a workweek) at the rate of time and one-half.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov